Max Verstappen had a strong start on Saturday in Austin, taking pole position in sprint qualifying and dominating the mini-race.
The most important thing is winning the Sprint Race.
Verstappen's race was relatively easy, with the exception of a duel with Russell at Turn 12 on lap eight. The race was also affected by a pile-up at the start, which eliminated the McLaren duo, and ended under the Safety Car due to an accident between Esteban Ocon's Haas and Lance Stroll's Aston Martin.
Author's summary: Verstappen dominates sprint race in Austin.